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Philippine Fisheries Development Authority heeds DOF call for higher dividend payout

The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) will heed the call of the Department of Finance to increase the amount of dividends it will remit to the National Treasury this year.

Meralco power rates down by nearly P1/kWh in April 

Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor, said Monday power rates in April, which will be reflected in consumers' May electricity bills, dropped by P0.9879 per kiloWatt-hour, reducing the cost of energy for a typical household down to P10.9518 per kWh from P11.9397 per kWh in March.

Globe urges building owners to share in providing inclusive connectivity

Globe is leading the call for property developers to treat connectivity services on equal footing with other utilities as electricity and water, and remove lease fees for in-building telecommunications facilities that are now essential in working, learning and leisure as highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vivant expanding its energy, water project footprints in PH

Vivant Corp. is further expanding its renewable energy (RE) and water business footprints this year having posted a 43 percent surge in net income last year.

SP affiliate secures $14 million loan for 25-MW solar project in Indonesia

Renewable energy developer Solar Philippines, in joint venture with Medco Energi under PT Medcosolar Bali Timur, has obtained a loan from Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) for the construction of a 25-megawatt (MW) solar farm in East Bali, Indonesia.

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Malampaya safety record bolsters reliability as gas expansion nears

Prime Energy’s Malampaya Onshore Gas Plant (OGP) in Batangas has marked 25 years without a recordable safety incident involving harm to people or a significant process safety incident, underscoring the importance of operational discipline as the Philippines moves to expand indigenous natural gas production.

The coding exemption that comes with a catch

Filipino motorists appreciate the freedom to leave the house on a given morning without checking the last digit of the license plate. In Metro Manila, this can be worth a surprising amount of money. A day without number coding means another day of using the car, another day without arranging a ride, another day without pondering why a perfectly serviceable vehicle has to stay in the garage. So when a salesperson mentions that a particular electrified vehicle can be driven even on its coding day, a prospective buyer has incentive to sit up a little straighter.

Tanduay returns to Whisky Live Manila 2026, showcases Filipino craftsmanship and new Sauternes cask rum

Tanduay is set to present Filipino rum-making heritage and...

Converge cements top employer status with triple win at 2026 HR Asia Awards

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has secured a historic triple distinction at the 2026 HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards, cementing its reputation as a leading Philippine employer. The fiber broadband and tech provider took home top honours across three categories: Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Sustainable Workplace.
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